Apple’s blue bubble chat to pop up on Indian android phonesApple is negotiating with Google to bring its rich communication services (RCS) messaging to Indian users, allowing cross-platform compatib...
Google eyes WhatsApp's business message crown, pilots RCS-search linkupGoogle is piloting RCS integration with Search in India, allowing users to contact businesses directly via AI-powered chat, challenging Wha...
RCS Messaging: Decoding Apple's next move to compete with Google and WhatsAppApple's announcement to enable RCS messaging in iMessage with iOS 18 upgrade, enhancing communication features for Android users. RCS, a GS...
ET Explainer: How will Apple's RCS support for SMSes improve user experienceRCS is an interactive messaging protocol which enables features such as two-way communication, exchange of text/pictures/videos, group conv...
Fidelity cuts Gupshup’s valuation by 37% to $876 millionSaaS firm was valued $1.4 billion in 2021
Conversational messaging platform Gupshup acquires Active.Ai in all-cash dealThe acquisition is expected to help Gupshup – which offers conversational messaging services to businesses - strengthen its customer experi...
Messaging platform Gupshup acquires Knowlarity CommunicationsThis is the second acquisition by Gupshup in the last four months following the acquisition of Dotgo, a rich communications services (RCS) ...
ETSA nominees for Midas Touch & Startup of the Year; Meesho to raise $550-600MToday's the big day we've all been gearing up for here at ETtech, as The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA) 2021 elite jury meets to pick...
Paytm founder’s pre-IPO windfall; Google sues CCIIPO-bound Paytm, which recently increased its employee stock options pool from around 24 million to around 61 million, has given almost hal...
Gupshup acquires New Jersey-based Dotgo to strengthen platform, enter new marketsDotgo will strengthen Gupshup's conversational messaging platform, which helps businesses and developers build customer experiences, the co...
Luxe yacht, cocktails & enough face time: Techies prefer in-person socialising than digital at MCWThe event is usually an opportunity for executives to network and make deals.